The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-05

WINTERroHr- Last Sunday was Il ,lav of I'M
usual interest AT the NJ. T. Church it marked tie
close of the three years plstorate of Rev A. A.
Lewis with this people. In the morning a large
audience assembled to listen to his farewell ser
mon from the text "Bc thou faithful unto death
and Will give thee a crown of life" The sermon
was eloquent and affecting. At the social service
in the evening the house was again crowded and
were saddcncd at the near prospect of parting with
the faithful pastor and wife who have laborcd so
indefatigably for them these many months. The
favoritc hymns of the pastor were sung by the
choir the rules and articles of faith OF the church
read and explained bv the pastor and three per
sons were received into the church. The follow
ing report of his labors during his term here WAS
given: sermons, Isl; funerals 1879; weddings, 80;
social meetings. 600; pastoral visits, sO0 baptsms,
~; 30 received into the church and 20 on proba
ton. More than 1920 has been raised by the So
ciety during the time. The past three years have
been years of marked prosperity for this society.
1t is said that the church and society were never in
better condition, spiritually financially than at
the present time The hest wishes of our people
GO with Bro. ant, Sister Lewis to their new field Of
labor wherever it may be ...Our farmers are get
corn packing business. Those who have looked
into the matter feel certain that it will be profitable
for those who engage in it as well as benefit to
| the town. At the time of this writing I20 acres
have been subscribed, and it now remains with the
! farmers to say whether they will have it not.
The matter will he decided this week AMI those
who have it In charge are very sanguine of
THE Commercial says: capt. Thomas Kelley,
,toc inf ntf Saf,
timber to rebuild the schooner Abby Thaxter now
| lying at Wintcrport. He left here about O'Clock
Saturday raft for Winterport, and his friends
here are anNiously waiting for news that he got
through all right. Mrs. Mary A. Libby died
| April 30th Mt the advanced age Of 81 years. The
funeral was held on Monday afternoon ut the resi-.
idence Of her son, Charles Libby, conducted by
Rev. a. A. Lewis. Miss Clara A. IIavencr was
united In marriage TO Mr.. Albert II. lanscome, the
well known purser of the Steamer PcnOl,scOt, on
Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. A. Lewis at the residence of the brides parents,
Capt. and Mrs. George l.. Havcncr. After the
ceremony and refreshments the happy couple took
the afternoon train for Boston. They will visit
New York and other cities before their return.
The following officers Of George Pratt Lodge were
Installed on Monday evening by S. II. Morgan,
Lodge Dept: Ernest Damon, G. T.; A. S. Ware, v.
T.; Scwall Moody, Sec; w. Il. Belches, A. S.,
Mrs. S. c. Hussey, Sec; C. t. Lougee, NJ; Ern-
est Blaissleli, ]. c.; Benz. Eaton, o. c.; Anna
Scott d. NJ; Nellie Damon, X. H. s.. Lizzie Eaton,
L. II. S.....Quite u number Of our people will at
| tend the Conference ut Bangor this week. Tickets
for the round trip by rail can lie bought of the
ferryman, Mr.. Eaton, for 80 cents. This includes
! the ferriage.